Additional Local and Political Resources

Local Community Resources

Centre Foundation COVID-19 Response Grant Program for nonprofits. Apply online by 5 PM May 22, 2020 for Phase One. Any nonprofit organization may apply, but funding must be used to support programs meeting the immediate provision of health or human service needs for local residents.
Centre County Government – Official COVID-19 Responses & Resources
Governor Tom Wolfe State Updates – Regular updates on policies, guidelines and state responses.
Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) Emergency Management – COG covers the townships included in the State College Area School District: Borough of State College, College Twp, Ferguson Twp, Halfmoon Twp, Harris Twp, and Patton Twp.
- State College Borough Coronavirus Updates
Centre Region Ready – Centre Region Emergency Management Agency Information (can follow on Facebook)
C-NET – Access TV for Centre County, PA. Airs local government meetings and school board meetings. Online and on TV Channel 7.
PA Department of Community & Economic Development – Resources for businesses, communities, and local governments.
COMPASS – Online tool for applying for PA health and human services programs. Includes links for food, healthcare, heating and other assistance.
CareerOneStop – Information for anyone experiencing job loss or reduced hours due to COVID-19, including how to apply for unemployment insurance benefits.
Centre County Office of Aging Resource Guide
Penn State Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics – Submit a COVID-19 question to AskCIDD@psu.edu
Harrell Health Sciences Library – COVID-19 research resources
FirstEnergy – FAQs and information. On March 13, suspended all service shutoffs.
Salud America! Spanish Language Coronavirus Resources

Political Resources & Action

PA Democratic Primary delayed until June 2.
- 5/18/20 – Last day to register to vote in primary.
- 5/26/20 by 5 PM – Deadline for submitting online application for absentee or mail-in ballot to vote in primary.
- Register to Vote
- Vote from Home – Mail-in or Absentee Ballot Applications.
PA Stay-At-Home Order – What it means, how it is enforced.
Governor Tom Wolfe State Updates – Regular updates on policies, guidelines and state responses.
Petition to support hazard pay for US Postal Service workers.
Petition to support a rent freeze in Centre County.
National (The People’s Bailout) Petition – form to send to your Member of Congress demanding they commit to 5 principles for just Covid-19 relief and stimulus.
UFCW – guidance for customers and resources for grocery store workers, including information about strikes
NextGen America petition for Universal Basic Income Now

Local Community Resources

Political Resources & Action

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